Angels right-hander Ervin Santana’s resurrection continues with another masterful performance so far tonight. He has allowed three hits through the first four innings including a leadoff double by Mark Grudzielanek. But Santana buckled down after that, getting a flyout and two strikeouts to avoid any damage.

Royals starter Brett Tomko has also allowed just three baserunners through four innings, singles by Erick Aybar and Vladimir Guerrero plus a walk to Torii Hunter. Only Hunter advanced beyond first base.

Both Santana and Tomko have been known in the past as pitchers whose mental fortitude might not be as good as their pitches. Which one will crack first tonight?

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